law5tax taxation law

TAXATION LAW

LAW5TAX

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Taxation is a factor in all commercial transactions. As such, commercial lawyers are required to be aware of the taxation implications of the advice they provide to clients. Using the Australian tax system as a reference point, the fundamentals of taxation are covered, including income (including capital gains tax), deductions, residency and source, timing and entities (including an introduction to consolidation).

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJillian Murray

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or have permission of Law School.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects LAW3ITL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Interpret the relevant legislation and common law to be able to make informed judgements on issues relating to the Australian taxation law framework, policy issues and the application of the law in a variety of business/taxable entities such as partnerships, companies and trusts.

Activities:
Seminar discussions and problem solving
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Demonstrate an understanding of taxation law principles and their relevance and application to fact situations.

Activities:
Seminar discussions and problem solving
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

03. Formulate appropriate business strategies to ensure compliance with the provisions of the relevant legislation and be aware of the potential effects of possible taxation law changes and reforms

Activities:
Seminar discussions and problem solving
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2016, Week 49-51, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Murray

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 49 - 51
Five 6.0 hours block mode per day on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
class participation1001, 02, 03
one 6,000-7,000-word take home examination9001, 02, 03